Inspiring FNL Speech

By Jonathan

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

“Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose” Eric Taylor

FNL is a hidden gem. Yet again, its devoted followers have helped win another season on the air. You don’t need to love football to enjoy this brilliant show. FNL is about struggling to find yourself; those defining moments of victory and defeat that lay down the foundation of our character. And now it’s back for a 4^th season.

Tyra Collette reading her essay for college, FNL 3.12

“Two years ago, I was afraid wanting anything. I figured wanting would lead to trying, and trying would lead to failure. But now I find I can’t stop wanting… I want to fly somewhere in first class. I want to travel to Europe on a business trip. I want to get invited to the White House. I want to learn about the world. I want to surprise myself. I want to be important. I want to be the best person I can be. I want to define myself, instead having of others define me. I want to win; and have people be happy for me. I want to lose and get over it. I want to not be afraid of the unknown. I want to grow up to be generous and big hearted. The way that people have been with me. I want an interesting and surprising life.

It’s not that I think I am going to get all these things. I just want the possibility of getting them. College represents possibility. The possibility that things are going to change. I can’t wait…” Tyra Collette, Friday Night lights TV series.

The last few minutes of the Pilot Episode of Friday Night Lights on NBC. One of many scenes that sums up the show, and Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor, perfectly. Friday Night Lights won a Primetime Emmy, including another 3 wins & 22 nominations